Vice Admiral Ibok-ete Ibas (retd.), the newly appointed Sole Administrator for Rivers State, has officially arrived in the state to begin his duties. Ibas touched down at the Port Harcourt International Airport at approximately 11:25 am on Thursday, March 20, where he was warmly received by key state officials and security personnel. Upon arrival, Ibas, accompanied by the state Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, and the Assistant Inspector General of…

The Federal Government (FG) has reiterated its commitment to upholding free speech, fostering healthy opposition, and ensuring a thriving media environment as part of its efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this declaration on Thursday at the ongoing Ministerial Briefing Session in Abuja. He emphasised that President Bola Tinubu remains dedicated to protecting constitutionally guaranteed rights and encouraging constructive criticism as a…

12 bandits and a police officer, Inspector Terfa Anyiatse, have been killed in Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State, the Police authorities in the state have confirmed. The spokesperson for the state command, Catherine Anene, in a statement issued late Wednesday, said the Operation Zenda Joint Task force members embarked on raids across the state when the encounter with the gunmen occurred. The statement read, “On 19/3/2025 at about…

The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for emergency rule in Rivers state. The decision of the Senate was taken after a closed-door session on Thursday by the lawmakers. This comes a few hours after the House of Representatives approved the same request by the president. New Daily Prime reported that the approval came on Thursday through a voice vote during plenary in the green chamber. Recall that Tinubu…

The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to safeguarding consumer rights and promoting sustainable living by ensuring residents are protected from substandard products while encouraging environmentally responsible consumption. Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu gave this assurance during the week at the 2025 World Consumer Rights Day celebration, organised by the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) at the Marriott Hotel, GRA, Ikeja. Represented by the Secretary to the State Government,…

The Oyo State Government has officially withdrawn criminal charges against Naomi Silekunola, the ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife; Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, owner of Agidigbo FM; and Abdullahi Fasasi, the principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, in connection with the deadly stampede during a December 2024 event that resulted in the deaths of at least 35 children. Appearing in court on Thursday, March 20, the three defendants appeared visibly…

The House of Representatives has consented request for emergency rule in Rivers state by President Bola Tinubu. The approval came on Thursday through a voice vote during plenary in the green chamber.Recall that Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State following the protracted political crisis in the state on Tuesday, 18th March, 2025.The President proclaimed during a nationwide broadcast and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara; his deputy Ngozi…

Thousands of South Africans, particularly white farmers, have reportedly expressed interest in seeking asylum in the United States following President Trump’s offer. ·President Trump’s offer of asylum to South African farmers has led to increased interest from thousands of South Africans ·The initiative aims to provide a safe haven for farmers feeling threatened by land reform policies and violence in South Africa ·The South African Chamber of Commerce in the…

Operatives of the Nigeria Police have arrested Adura Aloba, a younger brother of the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. Reports say Adura was arrested on the premises of the Magistrates’ Court in Ogba, Lagos State. Adura was said to have been detained on Wednesday alongside his associate, Ibrahim Koleosho, also known as King White. The duo were picked up after attending a legal proceeding concerning a…

Operatives of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) have arrested a 56-year-old Nigerian, Uchechukwu Chima in Oyarifa, a suburb of Accra, Ghana, following an intelligence-led crackdown. After NACOC operatives searched Chima’s hideout, they uncovered substances suspected to be narcotic drugs and subsequent field tests confirmed the presence of cocaine and heroin. The Nigerian national’s arrest was announced in a statement signed by the Acting Director, Public Affairs and International Relations, Ministry…

Governors of the South-South region under their aegis of South-South Governors’ Forum (SSGF) have called for the reversal of the state of emergency in Rivers State that was declared by President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday. The Chairman of the Forum, Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa in a statement issued on Thursday in Yenagoa, the state capital said, “To reduce tensions and establish a foundation for enduring peace, we propose the…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is projected to spend up to N307.6 billion on mobilising and paying allowances to corps members in 2025, following an increase in the monthly stipend from N33,000 to N77,000. This hike in allowances came after the signing of the new minimum wage bill into law in May 2024. With an average of 333,000 corps members mobilised annually across three batches, each corps member will…